NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

NORTH ROSEWOLCOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

JANUARY 11, 2005 7:00PM ROOM 210 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL

PRESENT

Douglas Bell, Sandra Boerman, Robert Cahoon, Melinda

DeBadts, Nickoline Henner, Mark Humber (7:05pm), Jeffrey

Lisanto, Edward Magin, David Smith

Elena LaPlaca, Daniel Starr, Deborah Stuck and approximately

20 guests.

1a. CALL TO ORDER

Edward Magin called the meeting to order at 7:01pm.

1a. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman,

R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D.

Smith voted yes.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the agenda of January 11, 2005 with corrections.

1b. BUILDING TOUR

Bill Rotenberg led board members and guests on a tour of the

High School.

2. PUBLIC ACCESS

Clay Bishop, a WayneFinger Lake BOCES Board Member and

former North Rose Wolcott Board Member thanked the board

for their support during his tenure as at BOCES. He will not seek

reelection in May 2005 and encouraged members to think about

running for a BOCES board seat. This area needs representation

at BOCES. A person can hold dual seats on both boards.

3. PRESENTATIONS

Neil Thompson, North Rose Elementary School Principal,

provided the board with background on the development process

for the collaboration of multiage classrooms. The goal is to

integrate ELA and Math instruction for both third and fourth

grade students in order to promote student achievement on the

grade ELA and Math Assessments.

Third grade teacher, Amy Rindfleisch and fourth grade teacher,

Roberta Kidd gave examples of how they promote student

achievement through various programs including partner

reading, pen pals and literacy luncheons. Each activity is

designed to pair fourth students with third grade students teach

and learn word and reading skills. The goal is to promote an

easier transition for students from third to fourth grade, foster

collaboration between teachers, and to teach students various

character traits.

4a. BUDGET UPDATE

Jeff Lisanto reported on the last budget committee meeting. The

process for developing the budget for the 200506 school year

includes reviewing every area of the district for efficiency, cost

effectiveness, and service to students.

January 11, 2005

4b. BUILDINGS/ GROUNDS Doug Bell reported on the last meeting. The superintendent has

CAPITAL PROJECT UPDATE solicited the public for recommendations for repairs and

improvements to school buildings as a starting point for the next

capital project, which would be small in scope. The board agrees

that there must be a demonstrated need for a larger project and

the committee will carefully evaluate all suggestions.

POLICY UPDATE

Dave Smith reported that the committee has reviewed some new

and existing policies. They will be presented at the next meeting

for a first reading.

OTHER GOOD NEWS

Mark Humbert voiced concerns that a review of the list of

expectations developed by the Board has not been completed. An

ad hoc committee will meet to complete the review and evaluation

of the expectations and report back to the entire board.

Ed Magin mentioned that there is a Four County School Boards

Association general membership meeting coming up and to

please make reservations by Friday.

The board was provided with a letter and donation form from the

National Honor Society for a new student incentive program

entitled, Up Your Grades!. They are gathering community

support through this mailing.

The board was provided information on an upcoming workshop

on the future funding of education in New York State.

Reservations are due by Friday.

Dan Starr spoke to the board about creating an Assistant Track

Coach position, which would be a program position, not a

position at a specified level, i.e., Varsity or Junior Varsity. There

are many students participating in this sport and Kathy Hoyt

recommended the additional of this position. A recommendation

will be presented to the board at the next meeting.

4a. LETTER OF INTENT TO

Mark Humbert moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following

RETIRE: CAROL KENYON

motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman, R.

Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E.

Magin, D. Smith voted yes.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

accepts, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Carol

Kenyon, effective July 14, 2005. Should the District increase the

retirement incentive or accept a State retirement incentive

between the time of acceptance of this letter and the date of

retirement, the greater incentive will be offered.

January 11, 2005

4b. LETTER OF INTENT TO

Douglas Bell moved and seconded the following motion. The vote

RETIRE: SUE GILLETT

was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman, R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N.

Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E. Magin, D. Smith voted yes.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law

accepts, with regret, the letter of intent to retire from Sue Gillett,

effective October 28, 2005.

Carol Kenyon will have dedicated over 30 years of service with the

district upon her retirement. She taught Mathematics for 13

years, and has been a Guidance Counselor for the past 17 years.

Sue Gillett has driven bus for over 30 years.

All board members voiced their thanks and appreciation to both

Mrs. Kenyon and Mrs. Gillett for their dedication to children.

6. MEETING MINUTES

Mark Humbert moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman,

R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E.

Magin, D. Smith voted yes.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2004.

7. CONSENT AGENDA

Mark Humbert moved and Sandra Boerman seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman,

R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E.

Magin, D. Smith voted yes.

7a. WARRANTS

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the following Warrants:

Capital #144

$3414.76

CapitalBuses #141

$236606.25

Federal

129

$2400.65

Federal 132

$4016.74

Federal

140

$5445.80

General 128

$30325.64

General 131

$1306.61

General 133

$12105.80

General

143

$104.00

General 136

$11708.72

General

143

$1303.25

General 145

$3161293.81

General

146

$1665.00

School Lunch 135

$10249.69

School Lunch 142

$3570.07

7b. RECOMMENDATIONS

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of

Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special

Education dated December 9, 15, 16, 2004 and the Committee on

PreSchool Special Education dated December 7, 2004 and

instruct the Superintendent to implement the recommendations

on behalf of the following individuals identified by student

number:

10496 11274 10507 11302 10130 10995

11301

10501

11304

11303

11308

7693

11307

7716

6479

2104 1206

8065

9110

5216

7717

11278

January 11, 2005

7c. SUBSTITUTES

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the individuals named on the substitute lists, which are

on file with the District Clerk.

7d. ADJUSTMENTS TO

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

TAX WARRANT

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves a school tax refund to Mary Porter in the amount of

$637.83.

7e. BID ACCEPTANCE

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

authorizes awarding bids to the bidder deemed to be the lowest

responsible meeting the bid specifications as follows:

Bidder Items:

Amount

Young Mechanical

325K BTU Boiler w/2 120 Gal Storage Tanks @ MS

441 Rt. 14

400K BTU Boiler w/2 120 Gal Storage Tanks @ NRE

Lyons, NY 14489

TOTAL:

$25,060.00

7e1. TERMINATION:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

JANICE KOCH

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approve the termination of the employment of Janice Koch as a

Teaching Assistant on probationary status, effective February 11,

2005.

7e2. RESIGNATION:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

DOREEN MCGARR

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

accepts the resignation of Doreen McGarr as a Food Service

Helper, effective at the close of business on January 11, 2005.

7e3. APPT. COUNSELOR

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

JOHN BITTNER

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

three year probationary appointment of John Bittner, conditional

upon a criminal history record check according to Commissioners

Regulation §801.11 and Part 87 as follows:

Certification: Provisional School Counselor ontrol #: 254797031

Special Subject Tenure Area: School Counselor

Probationary Period: February 11, 2004 – February 10, 2007

Salary: 1I, $38,723, which includes Masters and differential

7e4. APPT. CLEANER:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

DOREEN MCGARR

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

conditional upon a criminal history record check according to

Commissioners Regulation §801.11 and Part 87, approves the 26

week probationary appointment of Doreen McGarr as a Cleaner,

for 8 hr/day, $7.63/hr., which includes differential, total annual

salary of up to $15,879 prorated up to $7389, effective January

12, 2005.

January 11, 2005

7e5. LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

TRENA FISHER

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves an unpaid leave of absence for Trena Fisher through

June 30, 2005.

7e6. LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

NANCY MONELL

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves a Family Medical Leave Act unpaid leave of absence for

Nancy Monell from January 29 – June 30, 2005.

7e7. EXTEND APPT.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

KARTER GALEK

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the extension of the appointment of Karter Galek as a

long term substitute Nurse, conditional upon a criminal history

record check according to Commissioners Regulation §801.11

and Part 87 for $15.96/hr. 7.5 hrs/day, through June 30, 2005,

but to serve at the pleasure of the Board.

7e8. EXTEND APPT.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

KAREN DONK

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the extension of the appointment of Karen Donk as a

longterm substitute teacher, conditional upon a criminal history

record check according to Commissioners Regulation §801.11

and Part 87 as follows:

Certification: Provisional N, K, 16

Control # Pending

Appointment Area: Special Education

Start Date: January 29 – June 30, 2005, to serve at the pleasure

of the Board

Salary: Step 1A, $33,285 prorated to time worked

8. INFORMATION ITEMS

The following items were shared with the Board:

NRE Mini News, Workshop Notice, Newspaper Article

The Advocate, December 2004, Use of Facilities

9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

No one had questions or comments on the discussions that took

place during the meeting.

10. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Jeffrey Lisanto moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman,

R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E.

Magin, D. Smith voted yes.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the additions to the agenda of January 11, 2005.

10a. APPT. CUSTODIAN:

Mark Humbert moved and Jeffrey Lisanto seconded the following

RANDY PIETERS

motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman, R.

Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E.

Magin, D. Smith voted yes.

January 11, 2005

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the 26 week probationary appointment of Randy L.

Pieters as a Senior Custodian, conditional upon a criminal history

record check according to Commissioners Regulation §801.11

and Part 87, for 8 hrs/day, $16.92/hr, for a total annual salary of

up to 35,200, prorated up to $15,027, effective January 26, 2005.

10b. SALARY ADJUSTMENT Douglas Bell moved and Melinda DeBadts seconded the following

RANDY SEARS

motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman, R.

Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E.

Magin, D. Smith voted yes.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the following salary change for Randy Sears, a Senior

Custodian on permanent employment status as follows: 8 hrs,

day, $16.44/ hr., for a total annual salary of up to $34,186,

prorated up to $14,595, effective January 26, 2005.

ADJOURNMENT

Sandra Boerman moved and Robert Cahoon seconded the

following motion. The vote was unanimous. D. Bell, S. Boerman,

R. Cahoon, M. DeBadts, N. Henner, M. Humbert, J. Lisanto, E.

Magin, D. Smith voted yes.

Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law,

approves the adjournment of the meeting at 9:00pm.

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Clerk, Board of Education